Automobile Racing Driver David "Salt" Walther, 1973
THF144832 / Automobile Racing Driver David "Salt" Walther, 1973
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Artifact Overview
David "Salt" Walther started in 64 Indy car races and four NASCAR races between 1970 and 1981. He earned his nautical nickname from hydroplane boat races where he also competed. Seriously injured in a crash at the 1973 Indianapolis 500, Walther overcame burns to his body and wounds to his hands and returned to race at Indy the next year.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
1973
Subject Date
1973
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Photograph by Bernie Thrasher, St. Louis, Missouri.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2020.11.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Matthew G. Anderson.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Ink
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Handwriting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 9.5 in
Width: 7.5 in
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